2013 Volkswagen Golf R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Golf R years
- Not enough data 8th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volkswagen Golf R. That ranks 8th out of 13 Golf R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 75%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Volkswagen Golf R problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 75% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Volkswagen Golf R recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf R.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Failed click-spring in the steering wheel- the airbags and horn are out of commission.
Clock spring failure with airbag error light on, and steering controls & horn not functioning. Car previously had clock spring fixed under recall in Aug 2016 (car mileage 55,619), and now had the exact same issue occur in Nov 2021 at 79,596 mi. Original recall did not fix issue, service records…
7 times now, I have heard a âpopâ while turning the steering wheel & the airbag light has come on. The horn will not work after this happens. Each time, it has occurred at low speed, whilst making a turn or merely backing out of my driveway. 6 times of the 7 times, I have taken it to the Hansel…
Rear suspension coil spring fractured resulting in a sharp loose piece of steel. This happened when i was driving the car, and the car started to make an unexpected metallic noise. This loose piece could have ruptured the tire and caused a safety issue or accident. The repair shop deemed the car…
Other Volkswagen Golf R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Golf R | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 Golf R | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 Golf R | 12 | 1 |
| 2023 Golf R | 6 | 3 |
| 2022 Golf R | 10 | 5 |
| 2020 Golf R | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Golf R | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 Golf R | 9 | 4 |
| 2017 Golf R | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 Golf R | 12 | 4 |
| 2015 Golf R | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 Golf R | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volkswagen Golf R?
Owners most often report air bags, suspension problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Volkswagen Golf R?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 Volkswagen Golf R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Golf R model years, the 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.